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Read more about the article The story of our engagement

The story of our engagement

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 28, 2009
  • Post category:Autobiography

On December 28, 2004, I asked my wife to marry me. My goal was to give her a proposal that she would never forget. Here is the story: Elysha’s favorite…

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Read more about the article Rise up, my brothers and sisters!

Rise up, my brothers and sisters!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 28, 2009
  • Post category:Film

Mark Wilson and I are simpatico when handling movie theater talkers. I agree with everything he suggests. On Wednesday, my friend and I plan on seeing Avatar at the local…

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Read more about the article Nothing good can come of it

Nothing good can come of it

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 27, 2009
  • Post category:Books/Critic/SOMETHING MISSING Items

When I am helping a friend or colleague prepare for a confrontation with  a coworker, boss, family member, or similar individual, I often ask the same question: What is your…

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Read more about the article I don’t care if Glenn Beck is on your Christmas list

I don’t care if Glenn Beck is on your Christmas list

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 26, 2009
  • Post category:Books/Critic

An excellent question from Kate Ward of Shelf Life in regards to gift-giving etiquette: “Is it possible to feel good about spending $20 for a book you despise but know…

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Read more about the article Another review to close out 2009

Another review to close out 2009

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 26, 2009
  • Post category:Review/SOMETHING MISSING Items

Hartford Magazine reviewed Something Missing for their January 2010 edition, which arrived at my home this week. Marion Dooling writes that “Matthew Dicks’s tale about OCD thief Martin Railsback and…

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Read more about the article My 2009 Christmas haul

My 2009 Christmas haul

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 25, 2009
  • Post category:Autobiography/Books

My wife is the best gift giver ever, and particularly the best stocking stuffer of all time. My gifts from Christmas morning included: 1. A signed first edition of Kurt…

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Read more about the article The Simpsons and me

The Simpsons and me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 24, 2009
  • Post category:Autobiography

In 1989, I was eighteen years old. I had just graduated high school and quickly moved out on my own. I lived in a townhouse in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with two…

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Read more about the article What woman buys this stuff?

What woman buys this stuff?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 23, 2009
  • Post category:Critic

This product litters the counter of my local 7-11, and it’s always half-empty or better. I don’t get it.

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Read more about the article Hollywood does it right

Hollywood does it right

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 22, 2009
  • Post category:Books

Having just finished reading Under the Dome and Scroogenomics, I’ve decided to treat myself to a re-reading of Peter Benchley’s JAWS, a book I have not read since I was…

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Read more about the article Literally singing the praises of books!

Literally singing the praises of books!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 21, 2009
  • Post category:Music/SOMETHING MISSING Items

What’s better than an independent bookseller singing the praises of your book to the tune of a classic Christmas carol? Not much! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4n-MI5Lc_E

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